Visiting Shanghai

We signed up for a Viking River Cruise on the Yangtze River that started and ended in Shanghai. Exactly how long this trip was can't really be said, because there are various ways to count the...

Top 10 Things You Shouldn't Miss on Samothrace Island

Samothraki (also known in English as Samothrace) is a small island in the northeastern part of Greece. It is not your typical Greek island, with sandy beaches and lots of tourists, but is more like...

A Guide to The Surprising Caves of Hạ Long Bay in Veitnam

Hạ Long Bay is nothing less than a magical gem of the beautiful country Vietnam, and it is full of incredible surprises. One such is the Sửng Sôt, a.k.a. surprising caves. Home to the...

24 Hours in Beijing; How To Visit Without A Visa

When heading to Asia, India, or Australia there is a very high possibility you will have a layover in Beijing. Usually these layovers are not quick, and you can easily find yourself spending 24- 48...

A Different Yangtze Cruise

Day 0 - Arrive Shanghai Day 1 - Shanghai, Suzhou, Nanjing Day 2 - Mt Jui Ha Day 3 - Jinddezhen Day 4 - Wuhan Day 5 - Dongting Lake, 3 Gorges Dam and The Three Gorges Day 6 - More 3 Gorges and...

Top Five Places to Visit in Vietnam

I had the pleasure of visiting Vietnam, back in 2017. At that time I had no experience traveling to an Asian country, and really had no idea what to expect. Landing in Hanoi I was instantly greeted...